Which Dickens novel was left unfinished at the time of his death in 1870?
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Correct answer: The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Only six of the planned twelve installments of The Mystery of Edwin Drood were completed. Its unfinished nature has led to countless theories and attempted completions by other authors.
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